The building at 418 S. Tillotson Ave., which previously housed Burger King until it closed in July 2017, is set to be remodeled to become a Dunkin’ Donuts. (Well, actually, a Dunkin’. The company went through a name change last September.)

Franchise co-owner Raj Patel, who also oversees a Dunkin' store in Marion, plans to renovate the existing 3,159-square-foot building to accommodate the quick-serve chain. A timeline for the project has yet to be determined, according to company representatives.

Mark Sturgis of ADM Real Estate, who listed the property, said he closed on the sale Friday with new owners Muncie Development, LLC. “I knew that this was a favorite that people wanted to come back to Muncie, and I believe their menu will be perfect for Muncie,” Sturgis said.

File photo of a Dunkin' in Delaware.(Photo: Suchat Pederson, The News Journal)

"Dunkin' is one of the world’s leading brands, and we know it will become a favorite in (Muncie) for keeping busy, on-the-go people energized with delicious coffee, food and other beverages any time of day," Patel told the Star Press in a statement. "We are proud to serve the people who live and work here, and look forward to becoming a popular destination for guests."

Muncie's Dunkin' will be a "Next Generation" store, according to representatives for the company, providing customers with the brand's "U.S. store of the future experience" through a modern atmosphere, new technology and design elements, such as a cold beverage tap system, "to make running on Dunkin' faster and more convenient than ever before."

Muncie had a Dunkin’ Donuts 1969-1987 along Wheeling Avenue, according to newspaper archives. But it was evident many social media users wanted the company to return. In 2017, The Star Press listed five chain restaurants that appeared to be most desired by Muncie residents, based on social media posts and online petitions. Two of the five restaurants on the list, Dunkin’ and Five Guys, have since made big steps toward opening in Muncie.

An operations manager for Dunkin’ told The Star Press in 2017 that Muncie is "definitely a market we are interested in, and we are working toward that," though no specific timeline was given.

Dunkin’ offers coffee drinks, sweet treats and bakery items. According to its website there are more than 11,300 Dunkin’ locations around the world, including more than 8,500 locations in 41 U.S. states.